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Acebeam K65 vs Acebeam T28

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Acebeam T28 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T28 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam K65 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 148% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam T28 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam K65 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam T28 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam K65 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam T28 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam K65 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 148% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam K65 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam T28 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1100% gap from the closest alternative.

Specification Profile

Relative dimensions at a glance

Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.

Acebeam K65 — Beam distance: 1014 m (3327 ft)Acebeam K65 — Max candela: 257000 cdAcebeam K65 — Weight: 660 g (23.28 oz)Acebeam K65 — Length: 190 mm (7.48 in)Acebeam K65 — Retail price: US$224Acebeam K65 — Impact resistance: 1.2 m (4 ft)Acebeam T28 — Beam distance: 1300 m (4265 ft)Acebeam T28 — Max candela: 422500 cdAcebeam T28 — Weight: 427 g (15.06 oz)Acebeam T28 — Length: 198 mm (7.80 in)Acebeam T28 — Retail price: US$182.9Acebeam T28 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$224Most expensive
US$182.9Cheapest
Weight
660 g (23.28 oz)Heaviest
427 g (15.06 oz)Lightest
Length
190 mm (7.48 in)Shortest
198 mm (7.80 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
6200 lmHighest output
2500 lmLowest output
Max candela
257000 cdLowest candela
422500 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
1014 m (3327 ft)Lowest
1300 m (4265 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3600 minShortest runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4x 18650
1x IMR21700NP-510A rechargeable li-ion battery (included), compatible with 1x18650 battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2m)
IP68
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminium alloy Type 6063 with premium type III hard anodized anti-abrasive finish, stainless steel bezel
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III Hard Anodized anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣Searching▣Hunting▣Rescuing▣Securing▣Caving▣Outdoor Activities▣Law Enforcement▣Emergency Services▣Nature Conservation▣Nocturnal Adventurers
▣Hunting▣Search And Rescue▣Long Range Illumination▣Tactical Use
Common praise
✓Extremely High Maximum Output And Throw✓Long Runtime On Lower Modes✓Robust Build Quality With Premium Materials✓Easy One Handed Operation Via Side Electronic Switch✓Effective Thermal Regulation And Battery Power Indicators✓Multiple Brightness Levels And Special Modes Like Strobe And SOS
✓Exceptional Long Range Beam Up To 1300 Meters✓High Quality Aerospace Grade Aluminum Construction✓Good Battery Capacity And Included Rechargeable Battery✓Multiple Brightness Levels And Strobe For Tactical Use✓Compact Size With Effective Heat Management
Common complaints
⚠Heavier And Larger Compared To Smaller EDC Flashlights⚠Hotspot Tint With Some Yellowish Corona Noted In Beam⚠Side Switch Has Small Ui Quirks Such As Mode Skipping⚠Bezel Can Get Damaged When Dropped Despite Stainless Steel Material
⚠Relatively Heavy With Battery (427g)⚠Not Designed For Diving Use⚠Can Become Hot During Prolonged High Output Use

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